Finding the Third Proportional to 195,381 and 425,752.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,381 and 425,752.50 is: 927,752.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,381 : 425,752.50 = 425,752.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,381/425,752.50 = 425,752.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,381x = 425,752.50 × 425,752.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,381x = 181,265,191,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,265,191,256.25/195,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,752.40
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